[GH-ISSUE #20414] issue: Chats can't be archived #89918

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opened 2026-05-15 14:56:19 -05:00 by GiteaMirror · 2 comments
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Originally created by @Ithanil on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/20414

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  • I have searched for any existing and/or related issues.
  • I have searched for any existing and/or related discussions.
  • I have also searched in the CLOSED issues AND CLOSED discussions and found no related items (your issue might already be addressed on the development branch!).
  • I am using the latest version of Open WebUI.

Installation Method

Docker

Open WebUI Version

0.6.43

Ollama Version (if applicable)

No response

Operating System

Debian 13

Browser (if applicable)

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Confirmation

  • I have read and followed all instructions in README.md.
  • I am using the latest version of both Open WebUI and Ollama.
  • I have included the browser console logs.
  • I have included the Docker container logs.
  • I have provided every relevant configuration, setting, and environment variable used in my setup.
  • I have clearly listed every relevant configuration, custom setting, environment variable, and command-line option that influences my setup (such as Docker Compose overrides, .env values, browser settings, authentication configurations, etc).
  • I have documented step-by-step reproduction instructions that are precise, sequential, and leave nothing to interpretation. My steps:
  • Start with the initial platform/version/OS and dependencies used,
  • Specify exact install/launch/configure commands,
  • List URLs visited, user input (incl. example values/emails/passwords if needed),
  • Describe all options and toggles enabled or changed,
  • Include any files or environmental changes,
  • Identify the expected and actual result at each stage,
  • Ensure any reasonably skilled user can follow and hit the same issue.

Expected Behavior

Chat is archived when clicking on "Archive" in the chat menu.

Actual Behavior

Nothing happens.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Start a new chat or open an existing chat
  2. Open the 3-dot-menu
  3. click "Archive"
  4. nothing happens

Logs & Screenshots

No relevant logs in browser console or server, despite DEBUG log level.

Additional Information

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Originally created by @Ithanil on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/20414 ### Check Existing Issues - [x] I have searched for any existing and/or related issues. - [x] I have searched for any existing and/or related discussions. - [x] I have also searched in the CLOSED issues AND CLOSED discussions and found no related items (your issue might already be addressed on the development branch!). - [x] I am using the latest version of Open WebUI. ### Installation Method Docker ### Open WebUI Version 0.6.43 ### Ollama Version (if applicable) _No response_ ### Operating System Debian 13 ### Browser (if applicable) _No response_ ### Confirmation - [x] I have read and followed all instructions in `README.md`. - [x] I am using the latest version of **both** Open WebUI and Ollama. - [x] I have included the browser console logs. - [x] I have included the Docker container logs. - [x] I have **provided every relevant configuration, setting, and environment variable used in my setup.** - [x] I have clearly **listed every relevant configuration, custom setting, environment variable, and command-line option that influences my setup** (such as Docker Compose overrides, .env values, browser settings, authentication configurations, etc). - [x] I have documented **step-by-step reproduction instructions that are precise, sequential, and leave nothing to interpretation**. My steps: - Start with the initial platform/version/OS and dependencies used, - Specify exact install/launch/configure commands, - List URLs visited, user input (incl. example values/emails/passwords if needed), - Describe all options and toggles enabled or changed, - Include any files or environmental changes, - Identify the expected and actual result at each stage, - Ensure any reasonably skilled user can follow and hit the same issue. ### Expected Behavior Chat is archived when clicking on "Archive" in the chat menu. ### Actual Behavior Nothing happens. ### Steps to Reproduce 1. Start a new chat or open an existing chat 2. Open the 3-dot-menu 3. click "Archive" 4. nothing happens ### Logs & Screenshots No relevant logs in browser console or server, despite DEBUG log level. ### Additional Information _No response_
GiteaMirror added the bug label 2026-05-15 14:56:19 -05:00
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@owui-terminator[bot] commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026):

🔍 Similar Issues Found

I found some existing issues that might be related to this one. Please check if any of these are duplicates or contain helpful solutions:

  1. #18999 issue: Unable to load chat history
    by i-iooi-i • Nov 07, 2025 • bug

  2. #20059 issue: Chat response is not working
    by navilg • Dec 20, 2025 • bug

  3. #20205 issue: Unable to Export Chats
    by sameert89 • Dec 27, 2025 • bug, confirmed issue

  4. #19127 issue: /api/v1/chats/ keeps getting called
    by HelifeWasTaken • Nov 11, 2025 • bug

  5. #19987 issue: There is a lack of visual consistency between the home page and the chat interface.
    by i-iooi-i • Dec 16, 2025 • bug

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  1. #19247 issue: Sporadic server errors when searching chats
    by richardwatts-seale • Nov 17, 2025 • bug

  2. #18995 issue: image generation and edition doesn’t work on temporary chats
    by futureshield • Nov 06, 2025 • bug

  3. #19393 issue: shared chats with images - images won't show
    by Classic298 • Nov 23, 2025 • bug, confirmed issue

  4. #19225 issue: Chat history cannot be displayed and remains loading indefinitely
    by ShirasawaSama • Nov 17, 2025 • bug, help wanted

  5. #19511 issue: Sidebar not loading folders list past first page, only showing 10 latest chats.
    by CrushedAsian255 • Nov 26, 2025 • bug


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  • If this is a duplicate, please consider closing this issue and adding any additional details to the existing one
  • If you found a solution in any of these issues, please share it here to help others

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<!-- gh-comment-id:3713706581 --> @owui-terminator[bot] commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026): 🔍 **Similar Issues Found** I found some existing issues that might be related to this one. Please check if any of these are duplicates or contain helpful solutions: 1. [#18999](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/18999) **issue: Unable to load chat history** *by i-iooi-i • Nov 07, 2025 • `bug`* 2. [#20059](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/20059) **issue: Chat response is not working** *by navilg • Dec 20, 2025 • `bug`* 3. [#20205](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/20205) **issue: Unable to Export Chats** *by sameert89 • Dec 27, 2025 • `bug`, `confirmed issue`* 4. [#19127](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/19127) **issue: /api/v1/chats/ keeps getting called** *by HelifeWasTaken • Nov 11, 2025 • `bug`* 5. [#19987](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/19987) **issue: There is a lack of visual consistency between the home page and the chat interface.** *by i-iooi-i • Dec 16, 2025 • `bug`* <details> <summary>Show 5 more related issues</summary> 6. [#19247](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/19247) **issue: Sporadic server errors when searching chats** *by richardwatts-seale • Nov 17, 2025 • `bug`* 7. [#18995](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/18995) **issue: image generation and edition doesn’t work on temporary chats** *by futureshield • Nov 06, 2025 • `bug`* 8. [#19393](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/19393) **issue: shared chats with images - images won't show** *by Classic298 • Nov 23, 2025 • `bug`, `confirmed issue`* 9. [#19225](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/19225) **issue: Chat history cannot be displayed and remains loading indefinitely** *by ShirasawaSama • Nov 17, 2025 • `bug`, `help wanted`* 10. [#19511](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/19511) **issue: Sidebar not loading folders list past first page, only showing 10 latest chats.** *by CrushedAsian255 • Nov 26, 2025 • `bug`* </details> --- 💡 **Tips:** - If this is a duplicate, please consider closing this issue and adding any additional details to the existing one - If you found a solution in any of these issues, please share it here to help others *This comment was generated automatically by a bot.* Please react with a 👍 if this comment was helpful, or a 👎 if it was not.
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@silentoplayz commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026):

I am not able to reproduce on the latest dev commit. More information is warranted here.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3713842674 --> @silentoplayz commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026): I am not able to reproduce on the latest `dev` commit. More information is warranted here.
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Reference: github-starred/open-webui#89918